Research Paper

This final research paper must demonstrate the understanding of new learning in the field of project management and how it relates to the Project Management Maturity Model. This is an assignment with a length of 10 to 15 pages (not including title and reference pages) that should integrate the reading, multi-media and class discussion boards. It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text, as well as at least four sources from the internet or online library to support your views. A minimum of two of these sources must be from the Ashford Online Library.

Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. It is recommended to use examples from your professional experience where possible, or build from your learning in the discussion boards. Use at least one project you have been a team member or a project manager as an example to discuss each of the following topics:

• The definition of the Project Management Maturity Model and how organizations can increase their overall productivity using the model. 
• The importance of organizational strategy and how project management needs to link to objectives to achieve results. 
• Project communication methods including who the stakeholders are and why they are important to the project manager.
• The use of project quality, including earned value analysis, and examples of successful and troubled projects.
• A conclusion to describe how the probability of success can be found with an organization that is able to reach maturity in terms of project management.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

• Must be 10 to 15 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

1. Define employment contract and discuss the pros and cons of using such agreements.
2. What is a noncompete agreement? To ensure a noncompete agreement is reasonable and enforceable, what guidelines should you consider?
3. Discuss an exception to the Employment at Will doctrine and how this might be taken into consideration in the workplace.

Shell Corporation Discussion

• Read: Out-of-state car buyers use Montana LLC’s to evade taxes (Links to an external site.)
  • See also: Shell Corporation (Links to an external site.)
• You may also wish to conduct additional research on LLCs and Shell Corporations.

Respond to the following in your initial post. In your opinion…

1. Do you agree with Robert Thomas’ creation of an LLC to purchase a vehicle? Why/why not.
2. Should Shell Companies be allowed to exist? Are they needed? Why/why not. 
3. Provide an example of another Shell Corporation and indicate why the company was created and how the person(s) involves benefit from such a corporation.

Refer to the Discussion Board rubric in Course Resources for detailed requirements. Discussion responses should be on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the Discussion by making frequent informed references to course materials. Your initial response should be at least 250 words of content; subsequent responses to your classmates or instructor should be at least 75 words. Make two or more responses to classmates that are thoughtful and advance the Discussion. Be sure to cite any sources you use in APA formatting.

Topic 1: Management Hypothesis, Models, and Methods

To practice for your unit Assignment, discuss the following topics. These should be relevant to your Assignment. 

• Identify two minority, marginalized, or vulnerable populations that have potential issues with healthcare quality, cost, and access.
• Appraise and discuss the possible assumptions, biases, and stereotypes that they may encounter. Critique the relationship between these challenges and healthcare quality, cost, and access.

assist please

Instructions:

In this unit you have learned about the many issues effecting the quality of healthcare in the U.S., including competition in the health care market segment. The number of mergers and acquisitions of health care entities are increasing.

For this assignment, you will create a visual representation to illustrate the impact of this integration.

• Create a visual representation using either Word, PowerPoint, or similar software.
• Illustrate your choice of integration (vertical or horizontal).
• Using notations, define the flow of the integration process (how two entities become one).
• On a separate page, using a numbered list, concisely summarize the integration process. Include how patients and providers are impacted by the integration.
• Include a minimum of two scholarly sources on a separate reference page; APA format should be followed throughout.

Please read and respond to the attachment.

Note: Only up to 20% of the content in the written response can be quotes from third parties.  

 Pretend you are a business consultant selling your consultant business. Create a training proposal letter for a potential client that explains your professional services. 

In every course you take at PG, you are a member of a learning community. All members are working to strengthen their professional skills and achieve their academic and career goals. Discussion allows you to see new perspectives and achieve further personal growth. Discussion Boards are an important part of your learning, allowing you to asynchronously interact with your classmates and instructor.

Using the assigned readings and supplemental academic research, you will address the topics presented on the Discussion Board. Be sure to review the Discussion Board rubric to review all expectations.

Access the Unit 3 Discussion Board

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